Which areas to be looking at?

Hi!

we are flying to Alicante this month for 3 days and hiring a car. Staying in Algorfa...I'm looking for places to be looking at which would have suitable schools and services etc. without being in the hub of a busy resort!  We will rent first when moving over, but are not looking to live in an apartment so maybe that would have a bearing on where we should be looking? Was also thinking about investing in a SAT NAV that would cover Europe as our's only does UK....if anybody has any useful info on this I would be MOST appreciative! 

Thanks in advance!         Margaretx

Margaret

We are very new to Spain or should that be that Spain is very new to us??

We have been in Spain, Costa Blanca (Algorfa ) & Costa Almeria on 4 occasions this year & we have hired a car each tiime without the benefit of Sat Nav. The rental agencies do provide quite comprehensive maps & we haven't got lost yet!

We may have gone the scenic route a few times but that is part of the fun of discovering new places.

Enjoy Algorfa & if you get an opportunity to visit Quesada & you like Chinese food make sure you go to the Banana Tree.

Noreen 

As you come out of the apartments where you are staying (assuming the arrangements are with the people we discussed) turn right on the main rd towards La Finca golf course & there is an urbanisation on your left hand side.

We stayed on this urbanisation in February in a 3 bed villa & it was really nice. Very friendly ex pat contingent. If you are being met by the owners keyholders, they live there & may be able to help with more information.

It is worth taking a drive around it though to see something of what is available in that area.

Noreen

Hi Noreen thanks for that!  Will keep these details and try the Banana Tree, love Chinese food!  Still a bit wary of sitting in a car with a nervous Husband though, driving abroad for the first time

Margaretx

Margaret

Annmarie has driven over there each visit - I don't drive - but she has found it incredibly easy. The motorways are nowhere near as busy as here & the local roads are very good.

We haven't experienced any hassle or road rage & the main areas are very well signposted.

Noreen

Hi Margaret Algorfa has most facilities you are after, just 3 km away you will find the lovely town  of Almoradi  (where l bought )which is larger and has schools and everything you are looking for infact there are plenty of small towns and villages with in a 10-15 km radius you may need more than one visit to the area to get them all in,.good luck with your trip. Regards Pat. 

Thanks Pat

Hello Margaret,

If you have a look on www.algorfanews.co.uk there is an ariel photo of Algorfa town and you can see how it is set out. It is a great area to stay in and ideal for practising driving abroad.

Also it is very easy to get to fom the airport!

Regards

Sue

Hi Margaret,

This shows you a quick route through the town and up to La finca Golf course.

It's a bit boring and doesn't show the best of the town,but if you get lost take the laptop,press play and you have a great sat nav.

Also if you fancy practising your driving at home get a saucepan lid,sit in the armchair in front of your pc,press play and off you go.

Regards

Georgia

This message was last edited by georgia on 11/6/2007.

Good one Georgia!  Not too sure about that clouds and rain though...

 

Sue, thanks for that I have saved the website

Margaretx

....and your speeding ticket is in the post, Georgia! (Go on, tell us it's not you driving.....)

it's not me honest officer........